Review by Nancy Briggs, Ph.D. It's oxymoronic that rising jazz stars may be veterans of the scene, but that's jazz for you. New Orleans native Kenny Washington (not to be mistaken with New York drummer), and Jeff Massanari (not "Jeff Maserati", as Kenny jokingly introduced... Continue
While concerns about childhood screen time may keep parents awake at night, Adele Harrison Middle School Garden and Culinary Arts instructor Yannick Phillips has witnessed firsthand how eager many kids are to unplug on their own, opting to go outside to sow seeds, prep beds,... Continue
The first grapes of the 2019 Sonoma Valley wine harvest came off the vine this morning -- or was it late last night? Promptly at midnight, picking of Pinot Noir grapes began at Sasaki Vineyards. The yield of about 15 tons is destined for sparkling... Continue
Saturday, August 17: The Napa Sonoma Mexican-American Vintners Association’s annual harvest festival and fundraiser, with the best of 16 member wineries, dinner and live entertainment by Don Gato Jazz Band, along with a Live Art Walk with Mexican American artists. $150. 3-6 p.m. Vista Collina Resort, 850... Continue
[caption id="attachment_97246" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Gary Edwards, his two children, and his wife Ruth.[/caption] With its annual Muse gala, the Sonoma Community Center honored Gary Edwards for “his many years of inspired community service throughout the Sonoma Valley and beyond.” The Western-themed event was a nod... Continue
By Justin Cox | Student Reporter While many students across the school district were enjoying summer vacation, Prestwood School was serving as the home of the Summer Literacy Academy, a four-week program funded by the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. It was designed to help... Continue
Another semi truck goes blasting by doing 40 mph and picking up speed, pedal to the metal. Leaving downtown Sonoma, West Napa St. and Broadway/State Route Hwy 12. Clouds of toxic dust kick up from the median that never sees the brushes of a street... Continue
Red meat, bad for cholesterol. White meat—like chicken—is not as bad. It’s just something that’s drilled into diet-conscious Americans, like how whole wheat is healthier than white, or how sweet potatoes are healthier than regular potatoes. But this particular one might not be true, reports... Continue
A notably nuanced John Wayne stars in The Searchers, the John Ford epic -- and nobody did the panoramic Western like John Ford. Great reviews upon its 1956 release, and enduring respect ever since; it’s one Martin Scorcese’s all-time Top 10 and the American Film... Continue
By Jonah Raskin Crops begin with seeds and so do ideas. To thrive, they both need friendly environments and human beings who nurture them. Bob Cannard has been planting seeds and harvesting crops for the last four decades. So, it ought not to be surprising... Continue